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Curlew Cottage

Bamburgh, Northumberland

For relaxed beach living in the prettiest of village locations, Curlew Cottage will be a calming oasis.

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Overview

For relaxed beach living in the prettiest of village locations, Curlew Cottage will be a calming oasis.

Basking in the shadow of Bamburgh Castle and just 5 minutes walk to glorious golden sands

Basking in the shadow of Bamburgh Castle, this pretty two bedroom property combines a scheme of soft sea green hues with warm natural textures for rest and relaxation. A lofty beamed ceiling enhances the feeling of space while the original inglenook fireplace is a striking focal point for atmospheric nights in front of the wood burner.

A perfect fit for two but also ideal for families, there is a spacious double bedroom with king-size bed to the front of the property, while a charming window seat and church style window offers a perfect spot for watching the comings and goings of this bustling little village. To the rear is a small second bedroom which is ideal for children with twin (2’6”) beds.

A compact kitchen has all the essentials required for holiday living leading into a private garden which is fully enclosed for the safety of young children and dogs.

Property details

Ground floor

The property sits on one floor, but please note there are a number of steps in the rear garden.

Kitchen with electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave.

Sitting room with two double sofas, wood burning stove (initial supply of logs provided), TV with Freeview and integrated Blu-ray DVD player, radio. Dining table with seating for four.

Bedroom one with fixed 5’ king size bed, side tables, dressing table, wardrobe with drawer space.

Bedroom two with 2'6" fixed twin beds. It is important to note that one bed is 6’ long and one is 5’9” to allow for door access. Small chest of drawers, hanging hooks with hangers.

Family bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.

Outside

To the rear of the cottage is a small, fully enclosed raised garden comprising lawn and patio area, with outside furniture and charcoal barbecue. Guest must provide their own charcoal. There are three steps from the patio area to the rear access door.

External storage is available for outdoor kit.

Parking

There is private parking located nearby for up to two cars, to be parked in line with one another. This is accessed from a narrow lane from the main street.

Alternatively, there is free on-street parking on the road opposite the cottage, when available.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.

Babies & Children

A travel cot and highchair are available on request.

Dogs

Strictly two dogs maximum.

Dogs should be clean and dry before access into the wider property. An outdoor tap is available. Dogs should be kept off the furniture and are not permitted in the bedrooms.

Guest amenities

The beds are made up with Egyptian cotton bed linen, feather duck down duvets and pillows. A hairdryer is supplied in each bedroom. Towels and guest toiletries are provided.

Wi-Fi & Mobile Coverage

Wi-Fi is available. Mobile coverage can be variable depending on network and location within the cottage.

Heating

Central heating throughout the property. Wood burning stove in the sitting room with generous supply of logs.

Additional Accommodation

For guests looking to holiday together, Bamburgh Castle Holiday Cottages also have The Clock Tower sleeping 4+1, Neville Tower sleeping 4, Windley sleeping 4, Grove House sleeping 4, Rose Cottage sleeping 4, Sandhills sleeping 3Kingfisher Cottage sleeping 2+2 and St Aidan's Lodge sleeping 4. The properties are all located in Bamburgh village.

Location

With friendly local shops, quaint tea-rooms, cosy pubs and restaurants on the doorstep as well as miles upon miles of stunning white sands within walking distance it is part of the reason visitors return to this area year-after-year, and why it remains one of the most popular beach destinations in England.

For dining-out, you can enjoy fantastic fresh seafood at The Potted Lobster located in the heart of the village; the Castle Hotel for a hearty pub meal and pretty beer garden; or the Victoria Hotel if you like great pub food and some chat next to the fire. Alternatively try The Wyndenwell for an ice-cream, cake and coffee stop, or the Copper Kettle, a characterful little tea-room serving a selection of freshly baked scones and light-bites. For something a bit more informal en-route to the beach, The Hut sits on the edge of the sand dunes for a delicious bacon butty or a kipper bun.

For provisions, The Pantry is a super deli selling meats, cheeses, preserves, freshly baked bread and smoked fish as well as lots of naughty puddings which all come from renowned local suppliers across the area. For picnics or lunches on-the-go, they will prepare sandwiches on request along with freshly ground coffee, or can arrange for food hampers full of gourmet goodies to be made up for your arrival at your holiday home. R Carter has been the village butchers for 125 years serving only the finest locally produced meat, homemade pies and award winning bacon which is cured and smoked on the premises. The nearest Co-op supermarket can be found in nearby Seahouses.

 

Activities

Standing on a quite spectacular 180 foot high basalt crag, the skyline is dominated by the dramatic outline of Bamburgh Castle from miles around. A visit to the Castle will allow you to experience over two thousand years of fascinating history with dark tales of royal rebellion, turbulent battles, and stories of powerful legend and folklore. The Grace Darling Museum sits just two doors up from the cottage and offers a wonderful insight into the life of this courageous young woman who was written into the history books in 1838 when she risked her life to row a boat out in treacherous seas to rescue survivors of the luxury steam ship Forfarshire.

As well as boasting its own magnificent Castle, the village is home to the Bamburgh Golf Club - an 18 hole golf course with outstanding views towards Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands and the Cheviot Hills. Rated by Golf World Magazine as ‘quite possibly the most beautiful and beautifully situated golf course in all England’ this tricky links course will both challenge and delight. You will also find tennis courts in the village which can be hired for a nominal fee.

The beach at Bamburgh comprises glorious curves of white sand backed by deep sand dunes, rocky outcrops and dramatic shorelines. and is a wonderful spot for families, walkers and water sports enthusiasts. Surfing and windsurfing is highly rated here with waves naturally breaking to the left and right as a result of the numerous sandbars along its length, and while there is no lifeguard cover on this section, it is seen as a safe spot for swimming. Alternatively, six miles south of Bamburgh, you will find excellent watersports on the golden sands of Beadnell Bay where you can launch boats, rent surfboards, wetsuits and bikes or try your hand at kitesurfing, windsurfing, sea canoeing and waterskiing with accredited instructors.

For young explorers, pack a fishing net along with a sand bucket and enjoy a spot of rock-pooling for tiny shore crabs, starfish or periwinkles at Bamburgh Lighthouse at Harkness Rocks - named by Countryfile as one of the top ten rockpooling areas in Britain. Here you can spend many happy hours dabbling in the plunge pools before taking a gentle wander back along the beach to the village.

The whole area is bursting with things to do here, dotted by a trail of castles and fortifications interspersed with pretty seaside villages all the way up and down the coast. Cross the causeway to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to trace the legend of St. Cuthbert, take a boat trip from Seahouses to the outstanding Farne Islands nature reserve and seabird sanctuary, head to Craster to sample their legendary oak smoked kippers, visit the beautiful gardens at Howick Hall, or head inland to experience the medieval splendour of Alnwick Castle with its fantastic child-friendly activity programme inspired by the wizardly magic and broomstick antics of Harry Potter.

Walking and cycling in this area is a delight with an abundance of trails and waymarked routes suitable for all ages and abilities. Take a four mile circular walk from Bamburgh to Budle Bay, where you can experience amazing sunsets over the bay in early evening, or follow the Coast and Castles circular, a dog-friendly stretch involving a moderate walk of 8.5 miles taking in both coast and country. For cyclists, there are family routes, leisure routes, and mountain biking trails with everything from easy coastal stretches to high energy treks in the vast wilderness of the Northumberland National Park which can be easily accessed from Wooler.

 

C&C experiences

C&C experiences

We invite you to enjoy the most coveted and exclusive local experiences available in the North of England and the South of Scotland on your next Crabtree & Crabtree adventure.

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Children and families

Children and families

Here at Crabtree & Crabtree, we like to think we’ve pulled together some rather nifty ideas to keep tots to teens happy and entertained during your stay.

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Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling & mountain biking

Whether you ride fast or slow, on-road or off-road, there is something uniquely special about enjoying some outdoor time on two wheels. Here in the region we have something for everyone from high-energy mountain biking blasts to gentle forest paths the whole family can enjoy.

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Walking

Walking

From the lush green uplands to shimmering sea, the area boasts a hugely diverse and enticing landscape that is perfect for exploring on foot. From gentle rambles to long-distance hikes, there are a vast array of trails and waymarked routes for newbie walkers or experienced alike.

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Historic houses and castles

Historic houses and castles

With more stately homes, castles and historic sites here than you can shake a proverbial stick at, visitors are quite simply spoilt for choice.

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Wildlife

Wildlife

Our region is home to outstanding scenery which boasts emerald forests, pristine lochs and rivers, heathery hillsides, sweeping moorlands as well as a picture perfect coastline.

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Golf

Golf

There are 40 golf courses in Northumberland, and another 21 in the Scottish Borders offering visitors an incredibly wide and varied range of golfing options.

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Fishing

Fishing

Welcome to the realm of the king of fish, the mighty River Tweed. Every year thousands of Atlantic Salmon make their way up river, an annual odyssey that is one of nature's miracles.

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Adventure Sports

Adventure Sports

If you love a challenge or just crave a little excitement away from the day-to-day bustle of working life, we have lots to offer - whether it be watery pursuits, muddy blasts or thrill seeking, adrenaline-charged adventures.

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Shooting

Shooting

For sheer variety alone Northumberland and the Scottish Borders are irresistible to any gun.

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Ancestral history research

Ancestral history research

Crabtree & Crabtree know that tracing the history of your family can be a wonderful journey of discovery. Here are our top tips for starting your family tree.

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Services

Cooks and chefs

Cooks and chefs

Make your stay hassle-free with your own personal cook

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Additional housekeeping

Additional housekeeping

Award yourself a real break and let us provide a pair (or more) of helping hands.

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Dog sitting

Dog sitting

Our experienced dog sitters will look after your furry friends whilst you are out exploring.

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Wine delivery

Wine delivery

Crabtree & Crabtree have teamed up with Corney & Barrow one of the longest established independent Wine Merchants in the UK to offer a bespoke service.

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Fresh flowers

Fresh flowers

Fresh cut flowers delivered to your holiday home.

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Beauty and spa treatments

Beauty and spa treatments

Everyone needs some pampering, whatever the occasion.

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Holiday photography

Holiday photography

Family holidays, reunions and honeymoons kindle priceless moments that deserve preserving.

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Reviews

"We have really enjoyed our holiday. This is our second year in this cottage with one small dog and it is really perfect."

Mr & Mrs Fenwick

"We had a super time at Curlew Cottage, it was warm, comfortable, very nicely furnished and decorated in a super location in the village."

Carey family

"Thank you so much to everyone at Crabtree & Crabtree for a wonderful holiday. Curlew cottage was excellent. Everything we needed and thankfully quite spacious which we really appreciated, particularly as we were there for 2 weeks. We loved Northumberland. Such an interesting area with lots to see. We also loved the great restaurants in Bamburgh. All in all it was an amazing holiday and we will definitely be booking with you again to explore more of this lovely area. Everyone was so friendly too. The welcome pack was really appreciated and very generous. Thank you so much."

Ms Bellis

"We were thrilled that the travel restrictions were lifted in time for us to go to Bamburgh, we have been itching to get away from working and living at home to socially distance in a different location for ages and following the cancellation of our trip in May we were hopeful to get to Bamburgh - all our prayers were answered! We both just wanted to say how safe we felt at Curlew Cottage, we always knew that we would feel safe in the village but everything possible was done to help facilitate that. We thought the addition of sanitiser, gloves etc was spot on."

Mr & Mrs White

"We really enjoyed our stay at Curlew Cottage. A great location in a lovely village. All the books and information was very helpful and the welcome pack was appreciated."

Mr Craven

"Everything was perfect. Gorgeous cottage, immaculately prepared and cleaned. Very particular about bedding and this could not be better quality and cleanliness. Felt at home very quickly and wish it was! Thanks to everyone involved. See you again soon, we loved Bamburgh and the area, lucky with weather so many happy beach walks with our dog."

Mr & Mrs Bramwell

"We really enjoyed our first visit to Northumberland.  The cottage was ideal, furnished beautifully. The cottage was one of the cleanest we have ever stayed in, so please pass on our appreciation, it makes such a huge difference to feel ‘at home’."

Mrs Thomas

"Had a lovely stay, cottage very nice and comfortable."

Mrs Dawes

"We had yet another lovely holiday in Bamburgh in one of your cottages. Everything was comfy, clean and homely. We are already looking forward to our next stay."

Mr Burn

"We had a wonderful time thank you. The location was super and the cottage itself was very characterful with a lovely lounge and large bedroom. A wonderful cottage with good recommendations left for guests, this is our second stay with Crabtree & Crabtree and we look forward to more."

Mrs Readman

"Curlew Cottage is such a magical place. Bamburgh is the perfect location for a holiday. It is such a charming place and the cottage could not be more welcoming. The cottage location is ideal - just a brisk walk to the beach, castle and even ice cream.  The cottage furnishings are truly warm and inviting. Thank you so much for sharing this special home away from home. We hope to return soon."

Powell family

"We had a wonderful stay in Bamburgh last weekend. The cottage is lovely - very clean and well equipped. The location was fabulous - so handy for the Lord Crewe and the Victoria - both very dog friendly pubs. The food at the Lord Crewe was also great. Just a short walk to the fabulous beach too! This is the third Crabtree & Crabtree cottage we have stayed in and they have all been really lovely. Thank you!"

Dowling family

"We certainly did have a fantastic stay. The cottage was absolutely beautiful, decorated and furnish to an exceptional standard. When we arrived, the cottage was warm, cosy and immaculately clean. The kitchen was very well equipped and the wood burner was very much needed after long walks in the cold."

Lees family

"We had a lovely time, thanks. The cottage was gorgeous. Great location and very warm."

Hughes family

"We have to say the standard of accommodation and cleanliness of Curlew Cottage was outstanding. It is, without doubt, the best cottage we have stayed in.  Everything thought out so well with care.  The hamper was a lovely addition, and very generous. Please pass on our thanks to the housekeepers, the way the cottage was presented was a credit to them. We had a brilliant break, the weather was very kind to us, our Guide Dog is now sulking because she is missing her beach runs, and will definitely book again with your company."

Mrs & Mr Calder

"We had a lovely time at Curlew Cottage, thank you. The welcome pack was a very nice touch and much appreciated. Please pass on our thanks to the owners. We hope to return."

Mrs & Mr Byrne

"We had a great time at Curlew Cottage in Bamburgh, our Westie dog settled in very well, especially when the fire was on he felt right at home. The cottage was very cosy. The position of the cottage was ideal for access to the beach and surrounding walks, as well as great views of the castle."

Quinn family

"We had a marvellous holiday in Northumberland and the fabulous Curlew Cottage made our stay even more memorable. We were delighted to find it very clean, comfortable, cosy and very well equipped. We will certainly use yourselves in the future as the quality of the accommodation you offer is superior to so many others. Your website is very user friendly, attractive and easy to navigate. In addition, booking was very simplistic and straightforward which is always beneficial. We will definitely recommend you to friends and family."

Donnerstag-Reeve family

"What a fabulous cottage it was. Under the dramatic backdrop of Bamburgh Castle it was a great location. Everything in the cottage was first class. Lovely lounge with super log fire, excellent kitchen and bathroom and super bedrooms. We would love to come again. When we find a place as good as this we mark it for next time if we plan to explore the region more, and gladly recommend to our friends. The owners can be very proud of a beautiful home."

Mr & Mrs Mowczko

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Location In the village of Bamburgh.
Dogs
  • Two dogs are welcome.
Arrival / Departure
  • Typical arrival day: Friday during high season with the additional option of Monday out of high season.
  • Arrival time: 4pm
  • Departure time: 10am
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Cosy wood burner at Curlew Cottage with refreshments on the coffee table
The little things we love...
"This little cottage has so much to offer with a fabulous inglenook fireplace at its heart, perfect to snuggle up round, and I love the Botanica inspired furnishings."
Amy, interior designer at Crabtree Designs
email us or give us a call on 01573 226711 for details.

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